This question raised in this grievance involves whether the medical unit should remain open on a 24 hour basis and was management proper in requesting the grievant to complete a 3971 prior to going to the hospital. After further review of this matter, we mutually agreed that no National interpretive issue is fairly presented in the particulars evidenced in this case as to the meaning and intent of Article X of XIV of the National Agreement. The appropriate time to complete a 3971 would have to be determined on a case by case basis depending on the fact circumstances involved. The matter of the medical unit remaining open for 24 hours is a proper item for the Regional Safety and Health Committee. Accordingly, as we further agreed, this case is hereby remanded to the parties at Step 3 for further processing if necessary. This document contains two related issues; a USPS Position Letter on Page 1 and a Step 4 Agreement on Page 2.
Document Type: Step 4 Agreement
APWU National Grievance Number: H8C5CC13093
Craft: Clerk